IS ORAL SUPPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVE? "That's great in a lab, but if I take it, will it work?" The answer is YES! Oral liquid supplementation of 8.18 g of 45:30:25 ratio BCAAs boosted BCAA concentration in muscle cells and activated the mTor-p70S6k anabolic signal. This confirms that drinking your BCAAs (as in AMINOCORE) in a soluble liquid form replicates the research!* You can literally implement this groundbreaking technology TODAY!

A MUSCLE CELL SAVED IS A MUSCLE CELL EARNEDThe mechanism behind AMINOCORE's ability to prevent catabolic muscle loss has been discovered. Molecules called MAFbx and MuRF-1 increase dramatically during training. They lock on to muscle cells and act like a shredder, literally destroying muscle tissue. AMINOCORE to the rescue. The gene chip analysis showed a dramatic decline in the number of MAFbx & MuRF-1 with 8.18 g BCAM. This is the number one reason that many people who hit the gym cannot gain or hang on to significant muscle size.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Supplement Facts

To activate protein synthesis and increase muscle recovery, take 1 scoop of AMINOCORE™ during weight training or any athletic event. On non-training days, AMINOCORE can be taken anytime on an empty stomach. Mix 1 scoop into a 16.9 oz (500 ml) bottle of water or a tall glass of water (2 cups). Shake or stir well. Take during workouts. Carefully read instructions on label and follow directions before use.

Warning: Use only as directed. Not recommended for persons under 18 years of age unless prescribed by a healthcare professional. People sensitive to Vitamin B3 (Niacin) may experience flushing of the skin that is generally mild and transient. Do not use if you have any pm-existing medical conditions; if you are chronically ill; if you are pregnant or breastfeeding taking prescription medication or over-the-counter drugs. Discontinue use if you experience any adverse reaction. Keep out of mach of child en and pets.

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Organic Broccoli Packs a Nutritional Punch

It's no secret that broccoli is good for you. But the longer it takes this superfood to go from farm to table, the more nutrition it loses. A study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture found that organically grown broccoli may be more nutritious than conventional varieties, and that using a heat treatment after harvest can help keep broccoli fresher, longer.

Tiny trees bring good health

Chock full of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and antioxidant compounds called phenolics, broccoli may help aid in detoxification, lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease, and promote healthy skin. It's also a terrific source of anti-inflammatory and cancer-preventing compounds called glucosinolates.

Experimenting to improve preservation

Investigators from the UK and Spain set out to extend broccoli's shelf life and optimize its nutritional profile. The broccoli was grown in two adjacent fields in Spain. One crop was treated with conventional methods, and the other was organically grown (without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers). After harvest, the broccoli was divided into four groups:

conventionally grown with no heat treatment,

conventionally grown with heat treatment,

organically grown with no heat treatment, and

organically grown with heat treatment.

Before treatment, and periodically for eight days, the broccoli was examined for color, weight, and chemical characteristics, including organic acid (like vitamin C and malic acid) and phenolic content, and total antioxidant capacity (a measure of free radical-fighting ability).

Broccoli heads that were assigned to the no-heat-treatment group were dipped in room temperature distilled water for 15 minutes. The heat-treated broccoli was dipped in 122 degrees F water for 15 minutes. The broccoli was then stored for eight days at 68 degrees F.

Organic broccoli lost less moisture during storage than conventionally grown, regardless of heat treatment.

Organic broccoli had significantly higher organic acid content, including vitamin C, just after harvest than did conventionally grown broccoli. Organic acid content declined with storage in all groups. Heat treatment led to faster losses of these valuable organic acids than no treatment.

Phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity decreased with storage in all groups; however, conventionally grown broccoli had greater losses than organically grown broccoli.

Heat treatment did not affect the phenolic content or antioxidant capacity of the broccoli.

Treat your broccoli right

How you store and prepare your broccoli is just as important as how it's treated before making it to your fridge. Try these tips to optimize broccoli's nutrition:

Seal it well. Store fresh broccoli in an airtight container or bag to help prevent moisture loss.

Chop it up and let it rest. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces and wait about five minutes before you cook it to help activate the cancer-fighting glucosinolates.

Cook it lightly. Raw broccoli is particularly rich in cancer-fighting glucosinolates and vitamin C. The content of these nutrients tends to decrease with cooking, while the content of antioxidant carotenoids and tocopherols increases when broccoli is cooked. To get the most nutrition out of your broccoli, enjoy it raw or lightly steamed.

(J Sci Food Agric 2012;doi:10.1002/jsfa.5865)

Kimberly Beauchamp, ND, received her doctoral degree from Bastyr University, the nation's premier academic institution for science-based natural medicine. She co-founded South County Naturopaths in Wakefield, RI, where she practiced whole family care with an emphasis on nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, detoxification, and food allergy identification and treatment. Her blog, Eat Happy, helps take the drama out of healthy eating with real food recipes and nutrition news that you can use. Dr. Beauchamp is a regular contributor to Healthnotes Newswire.